Career Opportunities

Thank you for considering a career at Ursuline Academy. Founded in 1893 by the Ursuline Sisters, Ursuline Academy of Wilmington, Delaware, is an independent, Catholic, college-preparatory school with four academic branches: Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School. Ursuline is a student-centered community that has championed trailblazers, changemakers, and global leaders for over 130 years. We invite you to become part of the legacy.

Ursuline Academy is committed to fully utilizing our employees’ knowledge, skills, and abilities, and to a policy of equal employment opportunity.

Ursuline Academy Employee Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Benefit Package (medical, dental, and vision)
  • Competitive Salary
  • Paid Time Off
  • 403(b) plan with Employer Contribution
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance (provided by Ursuline)
  • Life Insurance (provided by Ursuline)
  • Tuition Remission for Ursuline, Salesianum, and St. Edmond's Academy (grades 6-8)
  • Free Extended Day & Holiday Program
  • Discounted Summer Camps (applies to all Ursuline run camps)
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement for Personal Continuing Education

Positions at Ursuline

Technology Support Specialist

The Technology Support Specialist assists with the day-to-day operations of the technology department. The incumbent will support the school by providing first-level technology and AV support to all end-users (students, faculty, staff, and parents). The Technology Support Specialist will troubleshoot, research, document, track, monitor, and resolve technical problems in a timely and accurate fashion.

Electronic submissions of a resume and three references should be emailed to: uaemployment@ursuline.org. Please include “Technology Support Specialist” in the subject of the email.

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School Nurse

Ursuline Academy is seeking a School Nurse for the start of the 2024-25 School Year. The idea candidate conducts a health program for the evaluation, improvement, and protection of the health of pupils and school personnel in accordance with state law and school policies and procedures. This position is being considered for both a 10-month and 12-month position.

Electronic submissions of a resume and three references should be emailed to: uaemployment@ursuline.org. Please include “School Nurse” in the subject of the email.

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Annual Fund Manager

This is a full-time, fundraising and marketing position reporting to the Director of Advancement. This person will be responsible for the design, implementation, management, and success of all aspects of the Ursuline Academy Annual Fund which is designed to build operating support for the school. The individual in this role will create programs and events designed to strategically identify and cultivate all constituencies in meaningful ways that transition into engaged volunteers and donors and create a sustainable and growing culture of philanthropy at the Academy. This person is also responsible for the planning and implementation of programs and projects that strategically engage Ursuline alumnae.

Electronic submissions of a resume and three references should be emailed to: uaemployment@ursuline.org. Please include “Annual Fund Manager” in the subject of the email.

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Advancement Services & Special Events Coordinator

Advancement Services serves as an integral staff member to the successful Advancement operation. This person assists the Advancement Director with planning, implementing, coordinating, and meeting the strategic goals of Ursuline Academy by providing data, mail and email services for an effective annual, major gift, planned and capital giving program.

Advancement Services works closely with members of the Finance Office to ensure accuracy in its financial reporting. This position requires a positive attitude about the Academy and about philanthropy, strict confidentiality and discretion; superior organizational and interpersonal skills; self-reliance and self-motivation; and the ability to multi-task in a highly active work environment. This is a 12-month, part-time (20 hours per week), salaried, fundraising position. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

Electronic submissions of a resume and three references should be emailed to: uaemployment@ursuline.org. Please include “Advancement Services & Special Events Coordinator” in the subject of the email.

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Lower School Assistant Montessori Teacher

The Lower School Assistant Montessori Teacher will be assigned to a Montessori classroom, and will assist with the instruction in the classroom while aiding the teachers and administration.

The Assistant Teacher will embrace diverse learning approaches that reach a range of learners; will foster a student-centered classroom environment; and will work collaboratively with colleagues in other curricular areas, specifically, specialty classes.

Electronic submissions of a resume and three references should be emailed to: uaemployment@ursuline.org. Please include “Lower School Assistant Montessori Teacher” in the subject of the email.

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Lower School K-3/3rd Grade Teacher

Ursuline Academy is seeking a Lower School Third Grade Teacher for the start of the 2024-25 School Year. The ideal candidate will embrace diverse learning approaches that reach a range of learners; will foster a student-centered classroom environment; and will work collaboratively with colleagues in other curricular areas, specifically, specialty classes. This position involves working with one primary cohort of students and parents in a Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade students.

Electronic submissions of a resume and three references should be emailed to: uaemployment@ursuline.org. Please include “Lower School K-3/3rd Grade Teacher” in the subject of the email.

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